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I heard somewhere that at one time way down our ancestorial line people yawned as a way to communicate. I'm not sure if that's true or not (might be interesting to know that too) but how would this have evolved from why we yawn, to take in oxygen to stay awake?
 
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Ah thanks Tree, that answered it perfectly.
 
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